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Y213 KAN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,153 mi
Last recorded109,153 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 KAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 109,153 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both nearside and offside inner driveshaft gaitors split

corrosion to inner wings

corrosion to nearside inner and outer sill

corrosion to offside inner and outer sill

corrosion to under side of vehicle

corrosion to wheel arches

Fail 19 Mar 2011 109,135 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both nearside and offside inner driveshaft gaitors split

corrosion to inner wings

corrosion to nearside inner and outer sill

corrosion to offside inner and outer sill

corrosion to under side of vehicle

corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 95,202 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 77,777 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 77,777 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 286,552 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 251,055 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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Y213 KAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y213 KAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y213 KAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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